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  1. Disclosing your Multiple Sclerosis | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Living-Well-With-MS/Relationships/Disclosure Employers and colleagues: Disclosure in the workplace can have a significant impact on your job security, employment options, and career path. Before disclosing your MS in the workplace, learn about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and think carefully through the pros and cons of sharing this personal information.
  2. Employment Study in MS Shows Value of Seeking Workplace Accommodations ...

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/About-the-Society/News/Employment-Study-in-MS-Shows-Value-of-Seeking-Work The symptoms of MS commonly appear in early adulthood, at a time when young people are typically establishing themselves in their careers. While the initial symptoms might not interfere with work activities to any significant degree, symptoms can change over the years, likely requiring some adaptation in the working life of the person with MS.
  3. ADA & People with MS - National Multiple Sclerosis Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Brochure-ADA-and-People-with-MS.pdf threat” to health or safety at work. 1. “Reasonable accommodation” “Reasonable accommodation” makes it possible for people with disabilities to meet job requirements. Reasonable accommodations might include: n Modifying work hours or changing the place where work is performed. n Providing reserved parking for an employee with a
  4. MANAGING MS IN THE WORKPLACE - National Multiple Sclerosis Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Brochure_Managing-MS-In-The-Workplace.pdf Managing MS in the Workplace Introduction Finding a job can be tough; this toolkit is designed to provide tips to help you succeed. Multiple sclerosis often strikes in the prime of life – during the most productive years of many people’s careers. The diagnosis can raise difficult questions, like:
  5. MS in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers (video)

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Programs-and-Services/Resources/MS-in-the-Workplace-A-Guide-for-Employers-(video) This video is a resource for employers, featuring discussions about multiple sclerosis in the workplace.
  6. Newly Diagnosed | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/TXH/Services-and-Support/Audience/Newly-Diagnosed Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about tests for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Watch Video. Also Found In: Research. Why Does Someone Get MS? (video) ... Part 3- Disclosure in the Workplace . More Info. Employment Matters: Managing MS in the Workplace Part 1(video) Part 1- Thinking Proactively About Employment.
  7. Newly Diagnosed | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/KSG/Services-and-Support/Audience/Newly-Diagnosed Read more about other medications for symptom and relapse management. Early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can make a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. Learn about your options by talking to your health care professional and contacting the Society at 1-800-344-4867. Download Brochure.
  8. Newly Diagnosed | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/GAA/Services-and-Support/Audience/Newly-Diagnosed Mary Hughes, MD, answers a viewer's question about tests for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Watch Video. Also Found In: Research. Why Does Someone Get MS? (video) ... Part 3- Disclosure in the Workplace . More Info. Employment Matters: Managing MS in the Workplace Part 1(video) Part 1- Thinking Proactively About Employment.
  9. Accommodations | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Living-Well-With-MS/Work-and-Home/Employment/Accommodations The following accommodation examples are more general in nature. Worksite. Restrooms- installing grab bars, lower the height of soap or paper towel dispensers. Entrances- ramps or mechanized door openers. Location of work space- moving your office closer to the rest room. Parking- parking spot closer to the door. Job restructuring.
  10. Work and Financial Life | National MS Society

    https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Living-Well-With-MS/Work-and-Home But there are actions you can take in response to current symptoms. Review your employer-sponsored benefits, learn how to advocate for yourself in the workplace, consider when to disclose your MS in the workplace and research reasonable accommodations. If your symptoms begin to interfere with your job performance, you can explore other career ...
 
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